How Do You Like You So Far? .... that is the question! In 1956 psychologist and social philosopher Erich Fromm proposed that loving oneself is different from being arrogant, conceited or egocentric. He proposed that loving oneself means caring about oneself, taking responsibility for oneself, respecting oneself, and knowing oneself (e.g. being realistic and honest about one's strengths and weaknesses). He proposed, further, that in order to be able to truly love … [Read more...]
Breathing as a Release – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 13, 2012 by
Breath Breathing in, I know I’m breathing in. Breathing out, I know As the in-breath grows deep, The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out makes me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I release. Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment. -Thich Nhat Hanh Breathwork refers to many forms of conscious alteration of breathing, such as connecting the inhale and exhale, or energetically … [Read more...]
Path to Self Mastery – Does the Wave Know it’s part of the Ocean?
September 12, 2012 by
The Path to Self Mastery Life is meant to be an adventure. We have been given a truly amazing gift -- the capacity to co-create with God. This is our birthright and our highest purpose for being. Yet, often our lives do not reflect this truth. Our experiences seem more hit and miss, accidental, without rhyme or reason, sometimes in control, sometimes not. What we need is Inner Self Management, which requires: Conduct a … [Read more...]
Addictions Backfire, Jennifer Kunst, Ph.D. – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 11, 2012 by
Why are addictions so hard to break? There is no single answer to this question, for addiction’s power is multi-layered. We know that there are physical, mental, emotional, social, and even spiritual forces at play. But with each layer of understanding comes a greater opportunity to help those who struggle to free themselves from an attachment that has become destructive. I come to the question as a psychoanalyst, of course, and so I am interested in what lies beneath the surface of … [Read more...]
Honor Your Body, Emotions, Feelings and Mind – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 9, 2012 by
Listen and honor your feelings ... Spiritual Re-Awakening... spend some time alone in quiet thought. It is important that you allow yourself to decompress find quiet time to reflect, continue to grow spiritually, nourish yourself spiritually and emotional. Your Higher Power is here for you, Divine Guidance has opened the door . You were created to make a difference to impact our society to make this world a better place. Self care and self love go … [Read more...]
Transformation is a Mysterious Journey ~ Worth the Walk
September 6, 2012 by
... expanding into higher levels of consciousness ... Much like the caterpillar who has woven a cocoon around himself to transform into something beautiful, I too feel as though I have gone inside to become something that more closely reflects my True Self … With the transitional energy that 2012 holds, it would seem, stronger than ever, that now is a perfect time to seize the moment and transform our lives in more ways than one. Change is in the air, as … [Read more...]
Take a Leap of Faith! – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 5, 2012 by
A leap of faith means hurdling into the unknown, and believing in our hearts that we will make it to the other side, despite not yet knowing what the other side is going to look like. It is taking bold action in spite of the fact that this action is forcing us out of our familiar territory, and our comfort zones. It also means taking action even though we cannot foresee the results or consequences of our choice. To do this requires both faith and courage! The phrase is commonly attributed … [Read more...]
SACRED DOVE LODGE – Lily Therese
September 4, 2012 by
Transformation is... when a person radically changes into a new person, unrecognizable from the old self. Women of our World, the butterfly represents the new YOU, as the pebble has dropped into an ocean of New Living. ....fear not CHANGE. Sacred Dove Lodge AN AROUND THE WORLD LIFE ENHANCEMENT MINISTRY The intent and purpose of the Sacred Dove Lodge is to create a special place to make your prayer request and to help you in the areas of faith, hope and … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – The Purpose Driven Life, Eric Warren
September 3, 2012 by
Spiritual Growth ... Integrate spirituality to a higher degree in your daily live! You are seeking a higher connection, a renewed connection with the Divine. Immerse yourself to read, study, learn, or meditate take it in ..."all in at once". The exhilaration of moving up to a higher level of consciousness is challenging; "slow down and enjoy the process". Trust that the same Power that brought you to your spiritual path will also take care of everything for you. The … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Sunday Sharing – ‘ask, believe, receive’
September 2, 2012 by
There has been a wide debate about whether God answers prayer or is indifferent to us. Some say that God always answers prayer as long as we believe He will. This is taught by those who teach the prosperity gospel. Some say there are too many people for God to listen to each individual prayer. This is believed by those who don’t want to follow after God’s truth found in the Bible. We are going to take a look at the three answers that God gives to prayer, and the scriptures that back them up. We … [Read more...]
Attitude of Gratitude in Action – WOMEN in RECOVERY
August 31, 2012 by
ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE is Key to Abundance As difficult as it can be, one must say 'ThankYou' for all that one has; and stop focusing on lack. Start the morning with a first thought of 'Thank God I woke up today, for now I have another chance'. Then, always end one's day with a last thought of 'Thank God for what I did accomplish today'. Now, we all have those days where accomplishment appears empty, for growth is a slow process. On these days, KEEP IT SIMPLE, … [Read more...]
